Grant Thornton Wins Securities Class-Action Suit

Grant Thornton International Ltd. has prevailed in a class-action lawsuit brought by three Louisiana pension funds against the firm.


Board Directors Split on Non-GAAP Reporting

Board members at public companies largely favor the use of non-GAAP measures but differ on disclosures of how they’re being used, according to a new survey.


Audit Leaders Focus on Emerging Risks

Internal auditors are turning their attention to strategic and emerging risks, according to a new survey.


CAQ Issues Alerts on Risks for Upcoming Audit Cycle

The Center for Audit Quality published two new member alerts to help public company auditing firms quickly and proactively address potential risks.


9 Habits of Effective Audit Committee Members

Audit committees are responsible for wading through the gray area in every company with respect to the law, best practices and business ethics.


Investors Express High Confidence in Auditors

An overwhelming majority of American investors are confident in the integrity of the U.S. capital markets, including audited financial reports and independent auditors, according to a new survey by the Center for Audit Quality.


BDO Names New Audit Quality Chief

BDO USA LLP has named Christopher Tower as the firm’s new national managing partner for audit quality and professional practice.


AICPA Fights Executive Impersonation

The American Institute of CPAs has issued a new report on the growing threat of “executive impersonation,” in which criminals claiming to be corporate executives convince employees to send them sensitive documents and company information.


PwC Aims to Shatter the Accountant Stereotype

PricewaterhouseCoopers wants to show the life of an accountant and auditor isn’t so boring after all, with a new YouTube video.


AppZen Uses AI to Scrutinize Expense Reports

A startup technology company, AppZen, has introduced new technology that is leveraging artificial intelligence to examine expense reports for signs of fraud.